Sun & Summit Destinations
5 Off-Season Trips That Are Surprisingly Right
Lower rates, quieter streets and a different side of familiar places.
- Why go
- Lower rates, easier reservations, more resort availability
- Trade-off
- Some attractions keep shorter hours, and weather is less predictable
- Flexibility
- Off-season dates are where flexible travelers find the best resort availability
- Good for
- Couples, retirees, remote workers
1. Ski towns in summer
Steamboat Springs and the Vail Valley swap ski runs for mountain biking, rafting, hiking, hot springs and gondola rides, with mild days and cool nights.
2. Myrtle Beach in fall
The water stays warm into October, the crowds go home after Labor Day, and golf season picks up.
3. The Smokies in winter
Bare trees open up mountain views, and snow sometimes dusts the high peaks. Gatlinburg's holiday lights run through the winter.
4. Orlando in late January
Some of the shortest park lines of the year, comfortable temperatures and lower rates once the holidays end.
5. Hawaii in the fall
September through early November falls between summer travel and the winter holidays, with warm water and easier availability.
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